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R856 YUD

1998 Lexus GS300

Green Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,480 mi
Last recorded199,480 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Lexus GS300113,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 YUD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 May 2015 199,480 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 192,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 187,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012
Pass 23 May 2011 174,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nail nearside rear tyre

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 166,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s stop lamp working when tapped

Pass 28 Feb 2009 157,658 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 141,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 128,074 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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R856 YUD is a 1998 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 113,430 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R856 YUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R856 YUD is a 1998 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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